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Penfield

Pennsylvania · 379 residents · 1.345 sq mi
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Penfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $77,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
+14%since 2023
from 332 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
282 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 247 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
32734135637038420232024Penfield
2024379
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,243
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,527
+7%since 2023
from $24,771 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+9%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing17.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(323)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(8)
Diversity Score6.6%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(370)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(8)
Diversity Score5.8%(22)
Diversity Score
6
−12%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+7%since 2023
from 23.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
Female
42.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penfield, Pennsylvania?

Penfield, Pennsylvania has about 379 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penfield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Penfield, Pennsylvania earns about $42,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penfield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Penfield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $77,300.

How educated are people in Penfield, Pennsylvania?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Penfield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penfield, Pennsylvania?

About 6.3% of people in Penfield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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